HOLY ORDERS

BECOMING A TEACHER

• Study hard for years before they can graduate
• Must study certain material so that they are prepared for their career
• Ceremony (graduation) to celebrate the achievement

BECOMING AN ASTRONAUT

• Considered a "sacrificial" lifestyle compared to normal lifestyles
• It is not meant for everybody but only a specific few are chosen to do this job
• Takes a lot of time and dedication to learn all of the information they have to know
• Entrusted by people more learned than they are to do their job well

WHY IS HOLY ORDERS UNIQUE?

• Holy Orders is an ultimate sacrifice to God
• Though it a sacrament just as any other, it entails absolute, pure dedication
• Priests can do God's work and give His Word directly to the Church